Stories about Transportation
Transportation is a topic that helps learners learn about different means of transport, such as cars, motorbikes, buses, trains, and airplanes. It is useful for talking about travel, traffic, and everyday journeys.
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Stories about Transportation
Where Is the Train?
A train is coming! Trains carry people to many places. Trains run on tracks. You can see the tracks on the ground. People wait at a station. The station has signs. You read the signs to find your trai...
A Road Near My House
Have you ever watched a busy road? There is one near my house. The road has two lanes. Cars drive on one side. Buses drive on the other side. There is a sidewalk next to the road. People walk on the s...
A Seat Near the Window
You want a window seat! Window seats are very popular on trains, buses, and planes. People love to look outside. The view changes all the time. You can see trees, houses, and cities. On a train, you c...
How People Move Around
How many ways can people move? People use cars, buses, bikes, and more. Cars are very common. Many people drive to work or school. Buses carry many people at one time. They stop at many places on the...
The Bus Is Late
You wait at the bus stop. The bus does not come. Buses go on roads. Roads can have a lot of cars. Too many cars make the bus slow. The bus is late. Some people wait a long time. You look at the clock....
Travel by Car or Train
Do you like to travel? Cars and trains are two great ways to go. A car gives you freedom. You can stop when you want. You can take any road. Parking can be hard in a big city. A car trip can be slow i...
Story levels
- Level 1: 18 stories
Key Vocabulary
Airport (n) A complex of runways and buildings for the take-off, landing, and maintenance of civil aircraft, with facilities for passengers.UK: ˈeəpɔːtUS: ˈerpɔːrtLearn more
Arrives (v) To reach a place or destination, especially at the end of a journey or period of timeUK: /əˈraɪvz/US: /əˈraɪvz/Learn more
Bench (n) A long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone.UK: bentʃUS: bentʃLearn more
Boat (n) A small vessel for travelling over water, propelled by oars, sails, or an engine.UK: bəʊtUS: boʊtLearn more
Bus (n) A large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, typically one serving the public on a fixed route and for a fare.UK: bʌsUS: bʌsLearn more
Busy (adj) Having a great deal to do.UK: ˈbɪziUS: ˈbɪziLearn more
Calm (n) Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.UK: kɑːmUS: kɑːmLearn more
Car (n) A four-wheeled road vehicle that is powered by an engine and is able to carry a small number of people.UK: kɑː(r)US: kɑːrLearn more
Carry (v) Support and move (someone or something) from one place to another.UK: ˈkæriUS: ˈkæriLearn more
Clock (n) A device with a face and hands or a digital display that shows the timeUK: klɒkUS: klɑːkLearn more
Clouds (n) A number of grey or white mass that floats in the sky, made of very small drops of waterUK: klaʊdzUS: klaʊdzLearn more
Cross (adj) A mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×).UK: krɒsUS: krɔːsLearn more
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